Climate change: Don't undermine the science just because you don't like the economics
If people don’t have an understanding of what science is and what scientists do, then they can tend to think that global warming, for example, is just a matter of opinion.
An explorer of the universe is sexier than a musician.
We explore because we are curious, not because we wish to develop grand views of reality or better widgets.
No one gets teased for being a geek anymore- science is the new rock n roll
Deeper understanding confers that most precious thing - wonder.